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Case Reports
. 2006 Nov 20;185(10):562-4.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00692.x.

Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian

Jeffrey N Hanna  1 , William J McBride, Dianne L Brookes, Jack Shield, Carmel T Taylor, Ina L Smith, Scott B Craig, Greg A Smith
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Case Reports

Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian

Jeffrey N Hanna et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

A veterinarian became infected with Hendra virus (HeV) after managing a terminally ill horse and performing a limited autopsy with inadequate precautions. Although she was initially only mildly ill, serological tests suggested latent HeV infection. Nevertheless, she remains well 2 years after her initial illness. Recently emerged zoonotic viruses, such as HeV, necessitate appropriate working procedures and personal protective equipment in veterinary practice.

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Electron micrograph of the Hendra virus Courtesy, Mr Howard Prior, Senior Technician, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
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Possible mode of transmission of Hendra virus (HeV) infection
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